Job Description

Job Description and Duties

DTSC seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist project manager to join a team of environmental scientists, toxicologists, geologists, and engineers in the Berkeley Site Mitigation and Restoration Program. You will manage the investigation and cleanup of complex or large contaminated properties in the San Francisco Bay Area, including projects in environmental justice communities. Our ideal candidate would possess technical expertise in CERCLA and/or RCRA cleanup (or equivalent state process) and proven mentoring ability. If you have this experience and a passion to apply your scientific skills to the protection of human health and the environment, then this job is for you. Apply today and join our dynamic, collaborative, multidisciplinary team!

As a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) you will have the opportunity to: 

• Oversee and implement the investigation and cleanup of assigned complex hazardous substance release sites under the cleanup process applicable to each site, which may be the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) process, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) or State corrective action process, or one of the processes under the California Health and Safety Code
• Review site documentation including historical land use and operational information, regulatory records research reports, environmental assessments, project scoping documents, field work plans, sampling reports, and Preliminary Endangerment Assessment reports to determine if a hazardous substance release has occurred at a site that may pose a threat to public health or the environment, and to determine whether further characterization is required
• Conduct site visits and inspections to verify compliance with approved investigation work plans
• Work with staff within DTSC, other regulatory agencies, responsible parties, project proponents, local agencies, developers, landowners, contractors, and attorneys to ensure site cleanups are expeditious and protective of human health and the environment
• Develop project schedules to monitor and guide the progress of site cleanup documents and activities
• Maintain ongoing communication with responsible parties, project proponents, and consultants regarding project schedules and issues that may impact project schedules

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Experience managing large, complex, high-profile, or politically sensitive sites
• RCRA and/or CERCLA experience
• Experience managing project scopes/schedules/budgets
• Experience preparing and delivering briefings to senior leaders
• Experienced mentor

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

A hybrid schedule may be available for this position. The position is currently headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

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Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

This position has been reposted. If you have previously applied for JC-479192 your application will NOT be considered. Therefore, you must apply to JC-495690 to be considered.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Instructions

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended . If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.

For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC# 495690  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.

Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer. 

Foreign Degrees

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found .

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, For contractors, Local area,

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